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'Lost his spark': Mental health system blamed after brother's shooting death

The sister of a man who died after a shooting in Horowhenua says her brother is more than just his criminal history, and that the recent events are a failing of the mental health system.

Fundraiser for family of apartment fire victim

Fundraiser for family of Christchurch apartment fire victim

A fundraising page has been started to help pay for the funeral of a Christchurch community housing tenant who died after a fire this week.

Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa

Police have released the name of a 43-year-old Christchurch man who died after a water-related incident in Akaroa at the weekend.

Children's disappearance went unnoticed for years

Murdered children Yuna Jo (left) and Minu Jo. Photo: Supplied

Suitcase murders: Ministry gaffe meant children's disappearance went unnoticed for years

A failure by the Ministry of Education to report the extended absence from school of two children later found murdered meant their disappearances went unnoticed for years.

New granny flat rules in effect from today

New granny flat rules in effect from today

New government rules mean that from today people will no longer need a building or resource consent to build a granny flat in their backyard.

Child called 111 over family shooting

Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the shooting. Photo: RNZ

Child called 111 over family shooting

A 111 call made from a Horowhenua property where four people had been shot was made by a child, police believe.

Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash

Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash

Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on a Bay of Plenty highway early today.

Parfait recalled over safety

Parfait recalled over safety

A specific batch of L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled following a failure of food safety controls.

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Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

Police are asking the public to help identify three men who they believe are able to assist with...

Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

A group of masked men allegedly stormed a party and assaulted young people in a violent, unprovoked attack.

Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Tiny almost-invisible jellyfish silently stung Uretiti Beach swimmers such as this beachgoer on...

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

Dunedin Hospital emergency department is a location of interest in the measles outbreak. Photo:...

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not...

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.

Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'

Horowhenua's mayor says a shooting overnight that left a person dead and three critically hurt was a family harm incident.

Fire victim was community housing tenant

Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant

The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

The car's internal temperature was 49.1C when checked by the SPCA. Photo: Supplied / SPCA

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.

Heavy rain on way for top of South Island

Heavy rain is forecast to hit the top of the South Island as a low-pressure system moves in this evening.

Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

Matthew Fairbrother rode around a Christchurch McDonald's for 24 hours at Christmas. Photo:...

Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

A Christchurch mountain biker spent 24 hours cycling continuous laps around a McDonald's drive-through to test his endurance.

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